Buy this book on-line Andry, Nicholas : L'orthopedie ou l'art de prevenir et de corriger dans les enfans, Les difformites du corpsParis, la vievue Alix, 1741., 1741
First French edition. 2 Volumes (complete). 12mos. Frontispiece engraving. xcviii, 346 pp. + [2] pp. Approbation + 47 pp. Avis.; vi, 365 pp. + [5] pp. Approbation + 119 pp. Suite de L'Orthopedie ou Observations de M. Andry. Engraved frontispiece and 14 engraved copperplates. Contemporary mottled calf, raised spinal bands, printed spinal morocco labels. Presented in a quarter leather and cloth clamshell case. Text in French. This is the work that founded and named the specialty of orthopedics. The Andry tree (illustrated on page 282, Volume 1) became the emblem for the specialty. Andry (1658-1742) coined the term orthopaedie. The book was written when he was 83 and deals with anatomy, prevention and correction of deformities non-operatively, especially in children. Andry was Professor of Medicine in the University of Paris. Some wear at the tips and light rubbing, else this is a tight set. One engraved page in Volume 2 has a ragged fore edge and a 3/4" closed tear else the text and engravings are quite bright with only isolated instances of foxing and some typical toning of pages opposite the engravings. Very good plus to near fine. Rare in the first edition in such fine condition.. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Andry, Nicholas : L'orthopedie ou l'art de prevenir et de corriger dans les enfans, Les difformites du corps. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri antichi, out of print books, first editions, libri rari and collectables. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |